Individual Focus Direct Support Professional (DSP-IF)

As an Individual Focus Direct Support Professionals (DSP-IF), you will provide specialized supports designed to meet the unique needs of someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities in need of transitional supports. You will assist in the development of support plans, implementing those plans, and working with other team members to ensure their success. Your day will include helping someone achieve their dreams, fostering relationships with a person's family and friends, going out and having fun, meal planning and prep, and personal health and hygiene routines! DSPs on the Individual Focus team are committed to building strong partnerships with families and recognize the “team” is everyone who loves and supports the person, not just those at PCL. You will help someone learn through life’s great, fun, and challenging experiences and experience life to the fullest! 

Wage & Benefits: $21.50 per hour 

• We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment!


• We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance and FSA for full-time employees, 401(K), Gym discounts and reimbursements, and other lifestyle discounts available to all employees.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment.


• Must have and show basic computer skills and can learn agency applications.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Well-organized and attentive to detail.


• Cooperative and willing to learn.


• Ability to interpret various instructions.


• Enhanced math skills – must be able to accurately balance a budget and basic math transactions.


• Professional, clear, and positive oral and written communication skills both expressive and receptive.


• Must be able to read, write, and speak English (reasonable accommodation may be made for some positions).


• PCL’s Team members must have dependable, reliable, and regular work attendance, and must adhere to attendance policies.

Job Duties: 

• Various positions may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, working through challenging behaviors, and intimate care.


• Promote and implement PCL’s mission in the lives of those we support.


• Provide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs.


• Participate in an on-call rotation for their assigned area. On a regular rotation, this position is on-call for their assigned area for 7 consecutive days in each rotation.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift and transfer 25 pounds minimum; some positions may require more.


• Appropriately and efficiently responding to emergencies and/or crises (including but not limited to the use of physical intervention).

Certifications and Training: 

• Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations. 


• This position requires a valid driver’s license and to be eligible to drive agency vehicles. 


• Complete and maintain all certifications as required by the position, PCL, and other governing agencies.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to a satisfactory level in Oregon Intervention System (training provided if hired).


• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR (training provided if hired).


• Complete all duties related to being a Mandatory Abuse Reporter.


• New hire orientation and on-site training must be completed within 60 days of hire.